Exercise Science - Fitness Professional Track, B.S. Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2023-2024

First Year

Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 14 credits Credits
ENGL 1010: English Composition I
Pathways Required Core
3 ENGL 1012: English Composition II
Pathways Required Core
3
MATH 1011: Pre-calculus
Pathways Required Core. (Depending on Math placement, some students may be required to take MATH 1012 in lieu of MATH 1011, or MATH 1006 prior to MATH 1011. See an advisor to confirm your math placement.)
3 World Cultures & Global Issues
Pathways Flexible Core
3
CHEM 1200: General Chemistry I (Lecture)
Major (Also fulfills Pathways Required Core. Depending on Math placement, some students may be required to take CHEM 1050 & CHEM 2050, in a two-term sequence, in lieu of CHEM 1100.)
3.5 US Experience in its Diversity
Pathways Flexible Core
3
CHEM 1201: General Chemistry I (Lab)
Major
1.5 Scientific World
Pathways Flexible Core
3
HNSC 3000: Introduction to Kinesiology
Major
3 General Elective
General Elective
2
HNSC 3005: First Aid and Safety
Major
2    

Second Year

Fall Classes - 16.5 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16.5 credits Credits
Individual & Society
Pathways Flexible Core
3 Creative Expression
Pathways Flexible Core
3
Creative Expression
Pathways Flexible Core
3 HNSC 2303: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
Major
4.5
HNSC 2302: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
Major (Also fulfills Pathways College Option)
4.5 HNSC 3300 or MATH 2501 or PSYC 3400
Major
3
HNSC 1200 or HNSC 2200
Major
3 General Elective
General Elective
3
General Elective
General Elective
3 General Elective
General Elective
3

Third Year

Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits
College Option
Pathways College Option
3 College Option
Pathways College Option
3
HNSC 3290: Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Major
3 HNSC 4500: Sport and Exercise Psychology
Major
3
HNSC 4200W: Physiology of Exercise
Major
3 HNSC 4510: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Training
Major
3
HNSC 4260: Biomechanics
Major
3 General Elective
General Elective
3
General Elective
General Elective
3 General Elective
General Elective
3

Fourth Year

Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 12 credits Credits
College Option
Pathways College Option
3 HNSC 4520: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Strength/ Resistance Training
Major
3
HNSC 4400: Fitness Program Management
Major
3 General Elective
General Elective
3
HNSC 4402: Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
Major
3 General Elective
General Elective
3
General Elective
General Elective
3 General Elective
General Elective
3
General Elective
General Elective
3    

Degree Details

36 Pathways Credits*

49 Major Credits

35 General Elective Credits

Students may apply a minor towards their general elective credits.

120 Total Credits

*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Exercise Science (Fitness Professional) major includes three courses (CHEM 1200 AND HNSC 2302) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Exercise Science (Fitness Professional) only need to complete 36 additional Pathways credits.

The Exercise Science Fitness Professional Track provides a strong background in exercise testing and exercise training. As such, graduates should be well prepared to enter the fields of fitness and wellness, strength and conditioning, and will also have completed most of the prerequisite courses for various Health Related Professions (e.g., Physical Therapy).

Students must earn a C or higher in both KINS 3281 and KINS 3285 to continue to HNSC 3290, HNSC 4200W, HNSC 4260, HNSC 4400, HNSC 4402, HNSC 4500, HNSC 4510, HNSC 4520, HNSC 4760.

*Please note "HNSC 4510: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Training," and "HNSC 4520: Advanced Principles of Physical Activity: Strength/ Resistance Training," are only offered once a year, in the fall semester.

The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish what courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied.

In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisor on a regular basis.

Contact Information

Department of Health & Nutrition Sciences
433 West Quad
Patricia Cai
ppcai@brooklyn.cuny.edu

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